A man, Ikenna Mojekwu, has been remanded in custody after being arraigned on Wednesday before the Gender Magistrate Court in Awka, Anambra State, for the alleged rape of his 14-year-old daughter.
The incident occurred in Aguluzoigbo, a community in the Anaocha Local Government Area. Tochukwu Ikenga, the Anambra State police spokesperson and a Superintendent of Police, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Mr Ikenga confirmed that Mr Mojekwu was arraigned alongside two other men accused of similar sexual offences.
The police command also arraigned Chibuike Ikemelu for alleged “unlawful sexual intercourse” with a 14-year-old girl. Mr Ikenga stated that the assault resulted in pregnancy, with the incident taking place in Abatete, Idemili North Local Government Area. Furthermore, 16-year-old Chukwuma Emenike was arraigned for the alleged rape of an eight-year-old girl in Umuoji, also within the Idemili North Local Government Area.
“The suspects were arraigned following police investigations and were remanded in accordance with the court’s orders. The matters have been adjourned to later dates for further hearings,” Mr Ikenga stated.
He noted that these arraignments underscore the police command’s commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and ensuring justice for victims of sexual and gender-based violence. The command has reiterated its resolve to investigate and prosecute all such cases and urges members of the public to report such offences promptly.
